Ever seen a Texas Realtor’s name with a jumble of random letters after it? They’re not so random at all. In fact, I’ll decipher the code for you right now:
What are these acronyms?
Texas Realtors can obtain designations in specialized areas of real estate. These designations signify the person has gone beyond what is mandatory to earn a real estate license.

During your search for a new home, you may come across property located in a homeowners association, commonly referred to as an HOA. Before you make an offer, think about the pros and cons of living in a regulated community.
The purpose of an HOA
While some HOAs have voluntary membership, many are mandatory for everyone who owns property in the neighborhood.

It’s a great feeling when you’ve found the property of your dreams. It’s not such a great feeling to start planning how you’ll move your belongings into it.
Hiring movers can help you take some of the stress out of your move, but only if you find the right one.

Waymond Lightfoot, broker of RE/MAX Genesis, Welcomes Alicia Artese to the Blanco office.
Alicia brings her professional expertise as well as her knowledge of the Texas Hill Country.
RE/MAX is proud to have Alicia as the newest Realtor in the Blanco office.

What could be better than receiving an offer to buy your property? Getting more than one offer to buy your property! But before you jump at the one with the highest dollar amount, consider other factors that will determine which offer is right for you.
Where’s this money coming from?
Without cash or a letter from a lender that is providing a mortgage loan, buyers may not be able to afford the price they’re proposing.

You can’t change when or where your house was built. And unless you want to spend a lot of money that you’ll never recoup in a sale, now’s not the time to knock down walls or build an addition. But there are ways to make your rooms look bigger, and I recommend that you try some before you put your house on the market.
You don’t have to be a professional home stager to accomplish this trick, and you don’t need a lot of money.

When you’re planning to sell your home, you most likely want it sold at the best price and as quickly as possible. But if you inadvertently discriminate against potential buyers, not only do you run the potential risk of missing out on a great offer, you may risk violating the law.

Real estate contracts in Texas have an “undo” button of sorts. A clause in the sales contracts allows buyers to legally cancel the whole deal. Paragraph 23 in the Texas Real Estate Commission residential sales contracts is called the “termination option,” and it lets buyers pay a fee for the right to terminate their contract during a defined period of time.

One of the first steps to selling your home is deciding how much to ask for it. Several factors influence pricing a home … some you can control, and some you can’t.
A Texas Realtor can help you decide on the best price based on the condition of the home and what comparable homes in the area have recently sold for—be prepared in case the amount isn’t what you had in mind.

Easy, inexpensive ways to make buyers think your house is bigger
You can’t change when or where your house was built. And unless you want to spend a lot of money that you’ll never recoup in a sale, now’s not the time to knock down walls or build an addition. But there are ways to make your rooms look bigger, and I recommend that you try some before you put your house on the market.
You don’t have to be a professional home stager to accomplish this trick, and you don’t need a lot of ...

Purchasing or selling property takes time and effort, and it’s something you’ll want help with. Hiring a real estate agent means you’ll have an expert who can explain the transaction process while ensuring you get the best deal. But how do you find an agent who gives you the service you deserve?

You may be tempted to determine your property’s value by using real estate websites. While these can be fun to look at, here’s what you should consider before your base your sales price on what a website tells you.
The information is usually incomplete and inaccurate
There are several houses in my neighborhood on these sites with blank fields—no bedrooms listed, no mention of roof type, etc.

At some point during your homebuying process, the topic of title insurance is likely to come up. Like most types of insurance, title insurance is better to have and not use than need it and not have it available. But what is it, why do you need it, and how does it work?
What is title insurance?
Title insurance is a specialized insurance policy that protects you and your mortgage lender against mistakes made in a title search.

People may select homes based on their wants and needs, but their personalities affect the transaction, too. As a seller, you can benefit from knowing about the different types of buyers you’ll encounter. Such an understanding will help you avoid frustrations and make the transaction and negotiations go much smoother.

Have you heard the saying that what you don’t know won’t hurt you? Well, when it comes to buying real estate, that’s not the case. You need to know if the house you’re buying had a flooding issue in the past or has a defective roof.
That’s why full disclosure—a seller’s obligation to disclose facts about properties for sale—is critical for a successful real estate transaction.